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Jordan shares borders with Israel, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The Dead Sea
is to the northwest and the Red Sea to the southwest. A high plateau extends 324km
(201 miles) from Syria to Ras en Naqab in the south. The east of the country is
mainly desert. Amman, the capital since 1921, is very well equipped with tourist
facilities. Petra, the ancient city of the Nabateans, may be overrun with snap-happy
day-trippers, but that doesn't change the fact that it's one of the world's most
atmospheric ruins. For a slightly more contemplative experience, the startling
desert scenery of Wadi Rum enraptured Lawrence of Arabia and has caused more than
one traveller to don a kaffiyeh and gaze defiantly into the middle distance. The capital city, Amman is quite a nice place to spend some time and of course some money. The city center has an old roman theater and there it is an ideal place for making short trips to sights nearby.
Jordan Destinations Asia Travel InformationGeneral Information For Tourists - I11. Climate & Weather Myanmar has three seasons. 1. Cool Season - October through February with average temperatures 20-24 C, 2. Hot Season - March through May with average temperatures 30-35 C, 3. Wet Season - June through September with average temperatures 25-30 C. The ideal time to visit Myanmar is Visa Information For TouristsMost visitors to Hong Kong still don't need a visa. The exception is for blacklisted countries, many of which (ironically) have or had communist regimes: Hong Kong has always made it difficult for nationals from such countries to enter its borders, and despite the return of Hong Kong to the General Information For Tourists - II20. Religion The majority of the people of Myanmar are Buddhist although Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are also practiced. 21. Telecommunications Telephones & fax facilities are available in most hotels in Yangon and Mandalay but charges are quite expensive. E mail facilities are now available at many hotels and local businesses in Yangon General Information About BurmaTruly, Myanmar is one of the most magical and beautiful places in the world. It has more historic religious temples than anywhere on earth, and the oldest archaeological site in South East Asia. To this day Myanmar remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world. A Festivals in MyanmarMyanmar is a Land of Festivals: a festival for every month of the year. Most festivals are cultural and religious. Majority are nation-wide celebrated while a few are distinctly regional. The dates of the festivals and special events are determined by the Lunar Year. 1. January • Kayin New Year celebrated on Fast Facts About Hong Kong1. Telephone System Public telephones in Hong Kong belong to the following 6 types: Yellow telephone only for local calls: accepting 1- or 2- HKD coins Yellow telephone for international calls: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Silver telephone: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Telephone accepting magnetic cards and coins for international General Information About Hong KongHong Kong has very close counter with its parent Nation that is China, its is precariously perched on the side of China, Hong Kong is a curious anomaly. With unofficial blessing of the largest Communist country in the world Hong Kong is energetic paragon of the virtues of capitalism. Hong Hello world!Welcome to WordPress. This is the first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! Nightlife of Hong KongHong Kong provides a vibrant nightlife. Do not fight the temptation to join the party. Things to do: take a luxury night cruise over Victoria Harbor; visit pubs, bars, night clubs; or stroll in the bubbling streets with the locals. Don't just sit back and watch. I. Night Tour Do you fancy General Information For Tourists1. Airport Tax Any passengers departing Myanmar on international flights will need to pay a departure tax of US$ 10.00 per person. 2. Duty Free Allowance Two bottles of liquor; two cartons of cigarettes; 100 cigars; 1.5 lbs. of tobacco; and one pint bottle of perfume or eau de cologne. 3. Currency The monetary unit Asia NewsIndian shares follow Asia down on oil; Karachi upIndian shares follow Asia down on oil; Karachi up Indian shares fell 1.6 percent on Friday as they tailed the rest of Asia, with investors shaken by the escalating conflict in the Middle East and soaring oil prices trimming their equity exposure. A fear of monetary tightening after the Japanese central bank Japan, Korea lead Asia ADR declinesJapan, Korea lead Asia ADR declines U.S.-listed shares of Asian companies fell hard Wednesday, led by losses among Japanese and Korean names. The Bank of New York Asia American Depositary Receipt Index fell 1.10 points to 137.32, suffering the biggest drop among the sub-regional indexes. The overall Composite ADR Index traded Volunteers call for help in aiding S. Asia’s earthquake survivorsVolunteers call for help in aiding S. Asia’s earthquake survivors ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (BP)--The earthquake that rocked South Asia Oct. 8 has created a unique opportunity for sharing the Gospel, and more followers of Jesus need to go and help, a volunteer in the region noted. “We must go. This is the Consumers in India, China top spending league in AsiaConsumers in India, China top spending league in Asia A snapshot of consumer spending and sentiment shows that Asians fall into two camps - one suffering the impact of high interest rates and oil prices, and another bolstered by rising incomes and robust job markets. South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia are in Thai women breast-feed infants least in Asia: UNICEFThai women breast-feed infants least in Asia: UNICEF Only 5 percent of Thai mothers solely breast-feed their babies for six months, which is ranked the lowest in Asia, according to a study conducted by the United Nations International Childrens Emergency Fund (UNICEF). The finding has aroused worries of Thai health officials, Asia: Rally running out of steamAsia: Rally running out of steam Faltering Japanese shares and lower prices in South Korea and Taiwan are putting the brakes on the Asian stock market rally. With a week to go, Morgan Stanley Capital International's Asia-Pacific index was 4.1 percent higher for the first quarter after climbing an aggregate Abhishek voted sexiest man in AsiaAbhishek voted sexiest man in Asia Abhishek Bachchan tops a list of 50 Sexiest Asian Men in a survey conducted by Eastern Eye, an Asian newspaper in Britain. Abhishek, who was spotted on number three in last years poll, was shocked to hear he had topped the ranking in Eastern Eyes Sexiest Willoughby off to AsiaWilloughby off to Asia Well almost...... Willoughby City Band interrupted their preparations for the upcoming NSW state championships to record a track to be used at the Asian Games, to be held in December in Doha, Qatar. The first Asian Games took place in Delhi in 1951 and had a mere 11 Inco shares advance on Phelps Dodges offerInco shares advance on Phelps Dodges offer Shares of PT International Nickel Indonesia, a unit of Inco Ltd., rose to their highest in four weeks after Phelps Dodge Corp., the world s third-largest copper producer, agreed to buy Inco and Falconbridge Ltd. Inco Indonesia shares rose as much as 9.7 Hong Leong Asia To Issue S$50M 1Y Bonds At 3.885% -SourceHong Leong Asia To Issue S$50M 1Y Bonds At 3.885% -Source Hong Leong Asia To Issue S$50M 1Y Bonds At 3.885% -Source SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Singapores Hong Leong Asia (H22.SG) plans to issue a S$50 million one-year fixed-rated bond at 3.885% next month, a source close to the deal said Monday. Institutional |
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